Viewpoints of the Canary Islands

Introduce you viewpoints of the Canary Islands requires a great effort of synthesis. There are so many and so spectacular that we can find on the different islands of the archipelago that we never really know which ones to discard.

From El Hierro but also La Gomera and from Tenerife but also Lanzarote, you have wonderful viewpoints in the Canary Islands that offer you impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean, but also, in some cases, from other islands or imposing volcanic landscapes and even cities. Given the difficulty of including them all, we are going to present to you those that, in our opinion, are the best on each island.

Viewpoints of Gran Canaria

We begin our tour of the island of Gran Canaria, which is the third in the archipelago by extension and altitude. Good fault for this lies with The Roque Nublo, which rises 1813 meters above sea level and where you have one of the most spectacular viewpoints on the island.

This mountain, which is also crowned by two whimsical stone shapes, has a mythical value for the Canaries and is listed as a natural monument. Likewise, its environment forms its own Nublo Rural Park, declared a Protected Natural Area.

To get to the viewpoint, you will have to walk about a mile from the parking lot. In exchange, you will have priceless views of those known as Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria, but also unique sunsets. Even on clear days, you will see the island of Tenerife and Teide.

We also recommend other viewpoints on the Gran Canaria island. For example, that of Miguel de Unamuno, which is located in the municipality of Artenara. It offers you impressive views of the Pico de las Nieves, the Barranco del Berrazales and the Atlantic Ocean itself. Precisely, on this peak that we just mentioned, you have another from which the spectacular dunes of Maspalomas are visible. In short, it is also very beautiful Mogán viewpoint, with views of this beautiful town and its coasts.

Tenerife, some of the best viewpoints of the Canary Islands

We tell you that this island has some of the most spectacular viewpoints of the Canary Islands because it is home to the Teide. You must not forget that it is the highest mountain in Spain and, by necessity, it must have impressive views. However, one of the best viewpoints is Humboldt's, named after the famous 18th century German naturalist who visited the island.

You will find this privileged balcony to the north, in the area of La Orotava. It is located about a thousand meters above sea level and offers you wonderful views of the valley of the same name and also of the Puerto de la Cruz y The Realejos. Likewise, you can observe the El Fraile and Las Arenas volcanoes from it. But, above all, you have a priceless image of Teide itself. In addition, it has a vehicle parking area.

We don't need to tell you that on Teide itself there are several viewpoints with impressive panoramic views. But we also want to recommend others. For example, that of the Cruz del Carmen, which is located in the spectacular forests of Anaga and offers you a magnificent view of La Laguna. Or the Chipeque viewpoint, which shows the entire north coast of the island. Or, finally, the one from Los Gigantes, located in Puerto de Santiago and with direct access to the great cliffs of the coast. All of them without forgetting Cherfe's, which allows you to get beautiful views of the Teno Rural Park and the Chinyero volcano natural reserve.

Lanzarote viewpoints

If we talk about viewpoints of the Canary Islands, it is inevitable to mention one of the ones that Lanzarote offers you. We talk to you about the famous river viewpoint, which is one of the most emblematic points of the island. It is due to the great local artist César Manrique, who also designed the Jameos del Agua . You will find it in the north of the island, off the coast and at a height of almost five hundred meters above sea level.

It gives you the best views of the Chinijo archipelago, especially from the island of La Graciosa, a protected area that includes the largest marine reserve in the entire European Union. As in previous cases, we recommend that you do not forget your camera.

As if all this were not enough, the viewpoint itself is a work of art in itself. Perfectly integrated into the environment thanks to its stone walls, it also has large windows to appreciate the views protected from the wind. In addition, it has a cafeteria and a gift shop so you can buy some souvenirs.

On the other hand, you also have other impressive viewpoints in Lanzarote. The one from Haria offers you magnificent views of the Temisa valley, while that of the Janubio Salt Flats It allows you to observe these pools of water in all their grandeur. As for the Bosquecillo viewpoint, is located on the Famara cliff and shows you the beach of the same name and the cliffs. But, if we talk about the latter, be sure to approach the one The Hervideros, they are really impressive.

Viewpoints of La Palma

This island stands out for its lush vegetation and mountains. One of these is the famous Boys roque, which closes the no less popular Caldera de taburiente and reaches 2428 meters above sea level. As a result of these heights, La Palma has extraordinary viewpoints.

One of the most spectacular is the one from Time, which offers you priceless views of the Aridane valley and the Port of Tazacorte, on the one hand, and of the aforementioned caldera, on the other. In addition, you can get to this viewpoint by taking a hiking route, although it also has a road and parking. It even has a store remembrances.

No less spectacular is that of the Conception, located at the top of Santa Cruz de La Palma, on the homonymous cliff. From it, you have wonderful views of the eastern part of the island, but also of the great mountains of the central area. For his part, the San Bartolo viewpoint shows you spectacular ravines and green spaces, while the one from Los Andenes shows you in all its splendor the aforementioned Roque de los Muchachos.

Fuerteventura, viewpoints of the Canary Islands within a biosphere reserve

The island of Fuerteventura is, in its entirety, Biosphere Reserve since 2009, which will give you an idea of ​​its beauty. However, it does not have great heights, since its highest mountain is the Pico de la Zarza, with just eight hundred meters. Despite this, it offers you wonderful viewpoints. Without a doubt, the most famous of them is that of Guise and Ayose, with its two large bronze statues dedicated to the ancient kings of the island in so-called pre-Hispanic times. They measure four meters each and are the work of the sculptor Emiliano Hernandez.

You will find this viewpoint right on the FV-30 highway and it allows you to enjoy wonderful views of the Betancuria Valley in particular and the entire north of Fuerteventura in general, with towns like El Cotillo and other smaller ones.

On the other hand, you can also visit the Morro Velosa viewpoint, which is located in the center of the island and has as its protagonist the Betancuria Rural Park. As for that of Canaries, offers you the most impressive sunsets in Fuerteventura, while Cofete's allows you to discover the cliffs in the south of the island and that of Sicasumbre shows the spectacular Jandía Natural Park.

Viewpoints of La Gomera

Although it is the second smallest island in the Canary Islands, La Gomera also has impressive viewpoints. Without a doubt, the most notable is Abrante's, which is located in the municipality of Agulo. From it you have spectacular views of the north of the island, with its cliffs, the Atlantic Ocean and the town of Agulo itself.

But, in addition, it will seem that you are floating above the void. Because it has a cantilever with a glass floor of almost seven meters designed by the architect José Luis Bermejo. Likewise, the complex has gardens and a cafeteria-restaurant.

On the other hand, you can also visit La Gomera the viewpoints of La Laja, Punta Belete and Almendrillo, the latter with beautiful views of the Vallehermoso basin with its cultivation terraces and the town that gives it its name.

Viewpoints of El Hierro

We finish our tour of the viewpoints of the Canary Islands in the beautiful El Hierro, which also has some spectacular ones. Not in vain, this volcanic island, the smallest of the archipelago, is also Biosphere Reserve since 2000.

Among them stands out the Jinama viewpoint, which is located more than one thousand one hundred meters above sea level and offers you spectacular views of the gulf valley and the north coast. In addition, it has facilities such as a visitor center to learn about the geological origin of the island and a terrace for eating.

The El Hierro viewpoints of Bascos, El Julán, Isora and La Peña. The latter also has a design by the Canarian artist. César Manrique and has a restaurant. But, above all, it offers you wonderful views of the cliff of the Gorreta Escape and rocks of Salmor.

In conclusion, we have shown you some of the best viewpoints of the Canary Islands. But, in addition, this beautiful archipelago offers you many other wonders. Go ahead and visit it, you won't regret it.